Local Donations

NOYFSS is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to serve our community by providing a broad range of programs which promote, nurture, and protect the healthy development of our children, youth and their families.

Dean Francks, Executive Director, NOYFS with Kal Rotarian Brian Reid

“A huge shout out and thank you to Kalamalka Rotary for their very generous donation of $5000 towards our Group Space Education Room project!” says Dean Francks, Executive Director for NOYFS.

MORE FACILITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Kal Rotary provided funds towards the Group Space Education Room as part of NOYFS upgrades.

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Kal Rotary, along with other Okanagan Rotary Clubs, provided over $ 210,000 to support the construction of JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna.  The house will provide accommodation for families in the region whose loved ones are receiving specialist care at Kelowna General Hospital.

The Community Dental Access Centre (CDAC) is a reduced-cost non-profit charity dental centre located in Vernon, British Columbia.

ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE

Kal Rotary provided funds to purchase a new compressor which is an invaluable tool in dental offices.  The Community Dental Access Centre provides dental services to low-income residents in the North Okanagan.

Kindale Developmental Association is a non-profit society which supports more than 200 children, youth and adults of all ages who have developmental and other disabilities.  Kindale serves the Greater Vernon and North Okanagan/Columbia-Shuswap regions of BC.

STAIRWAY LIFT

Kalamalka Rotary provided funds to replace the stairway lift at Kindale’s Middleton House in Coldstream so that residents, family, friends and community members can safely and comfortably access both levels of the home.

A generous gift of $25,000 from the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction turned kitchen nightmares into a commercial-grade dream kitchen for the Canadian Mental Health Association.  “We are grateful to Kal Rotary and the volunteers and businesses for their overwhelming support in elevating this project from a kitchen renovation to inspiring community collaboration,” said Payson.

“We also offer a nutrition education component, volunteer cooking and support roles, employment training, food safe classes, and a huge community-building social component.  Our kitchen is truly the heart of CMHA programming, bringing people together for healthy food and social interaction,” said Payson.

UPGRADED KITCHEN MEANS HELPING MORE PEOPLE

Kal Rotary provided funds and labour to upgrade the CMHA kitchen to a commercial standard.  This allows CMHA to more easily provide and deliver affordable, nutritious meals to people living with a mental illness for 6 days each week.  Last year, more than 9,000 meals were prepared.

Kalamalka Rotary was the first to step-up and support the Schubert Centre Furnace Fundraiser by donating $9,800 from the proceeds of the 2019 Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction.

“I am so grateful to the Kal Rotary for this very generous and much appreciated donation,” said manager Shirley Higgins.

“We recognize that Schubert Centre provides a valuable social hub for many groups and individuals within the community and Kalamalka Rotary has a great partnership with the Centre. There was no hesitation when they reached out for urgent assistance with the furnace replacement,” says Mike Nolan, Chair of the Local Donations Committee for Kal Rotary.

SUPPORTING SENIORS

Kal Rotary provided funds to Schubert Centre to replace an aging furnace in the building.  With community support, this facility will continue to provide valuable activities and programs that enhance local seniors’ quality of life.